Edexcel IGCSEPhysicsGeneral Applications10 Marks
This question is about waves.
- (a)(i)The diagram shows water waves. [Figure 6] On Figure 6, label one wavelength.[1]
- (a)(ii)A student measures the wavelength of the waves as 2.4 cm. The frequency of the waves is 3.5 Hz. Calculate the speed of the waves.[2]
- (a)(iii)State what is meant by the frequency of a wave.[1]
- (b)Sound waves can be reflected. Describe how sound waves can be used to measure the depth of the sea.[3]
- (c)A student observes a rainbow. Explain how a rainbow is formed.[3]
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